Diljit Dosanjh
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Biographical details
Born: January 6, 1984, in Dosanjh Kalan,Jalandhar
The singer
Diljit has made a mark in Punjabi music industry. He started his professional career in his teens and has given hits after hits in the recent past. "Ishq da Uda-Adaa" was a start with a Bang and he has never looked back ever since. Soon songs like "Dil Saade naal", "Paggan pochhveeyan", "Allraahaan Kuwariyan", "Daaka" became 'Dance anthems' on dance floors worldwide.
'Excitement' has always been Diljit's promise with every new album and songs like "Pannga", "LA" took fans by storm and was, definitely "The NeXt LeVel". From I am Diljit Dosanjh
The film actor
He started his acting career by appearing in a cameo in the film Mel Karade Rabba. His first film as a leading actor was The Lion of Punjab, which didn't do well commercially or critically. In July 2011, he rose to success when he appeared as the male lead in Jihne Mera Dil Luteya, opposite Gippy Grewal and Neeru Bajwa. The film broke all records in Punjab and turned out to be the highest grossing Punjabi film. However, this record was broken by Diljit's next venture Jatt and Juliet. The film was, for many years, the highest grossing film in Punjabi cinema, and had also won Diljit the award of Best Actor. From I am Diljit Dosanjh
2016
Filmistan debut with Udta Punjab
There have been many Sikh actors in Filmistan-=from the Randhawa brothers (Dara Singh) and the Deols (Dharmendra) to Kabir Bedi and Jimmy Shergill. However, none of them wore a turban or sported a beard at the time of joining the industry.
Diljit Dosanjh thus is Filmistan’s first Saabat Soorat (well, almost, because he trims) Sikh actor and lead actor at that.
Though his senior Shahid Kapoor, naturally, received higher billing in Udta Punjab, Diljit played the romantic lead opposite Kareena Kapoor, who is among the Top Three in Filmistan.
For pictures of Diljit Dosanjh in Udta Punjab, please see the page Central Board of Film Certification: India
Turns down Milan Luthria's Baadshaho
Revealed: Why Diljit Dosanjh quit a film opposite Ajay Devgn Jun 21, 2016 The Times of India
Emraan Hashmi has replaced Diljit Dosanjh in Milan Luthria's ambitious project, 'Baadshaho' and if recent reports are to go by, the reason is Diljit demanding a huge sum as his fee. Reportedly, the 'Udta Punjab' star showed interest in the role of an army officer, but at the time of signing the contract he quoted a huge sum as his fee.
Diljit Dosanjh: I haven’t earned much money through films
Furthermore, Diljit allegedly wants to stick to meaty roles and feels that it's better to go with solo leads rather than risk being lost among an ensemble cast. In an exclusive chat with The Times of India, Diljit had revealed that he hadn't earned much money through films. Maybe, it's his time now to bag some moolah
Box office records in Punjabi
2015: 'Sardaar Ji' created a new record of being the highest Punjabi opener in East Punjab with collections of Rs 2.02 crore.
2016: With 'Sardaar Ji 2,' the Punjabi superstar has broken his own record. The Rohit Jugraj-directorial, which also stars Monica Gill and Sonam Bajwa in the lead roles. It became the highest ever opener in the history of Punjabi cinema. According to boxofficeindia.com, the first day collection of the film is estimated to be around Rs 2.75 crore, out of which, East Punjab has contributed around Rs 2.05 crore. Diljit's Bollywood debut 'Udta Punjab,' which released just a week before, seems to have immensely helped the collections of 'Sardaar Ji 2' as 'Udta Punjab' has broaden the reach of the superstar.
Future projects
Phillauri with Anushka Sharma
He is also doing the first super hero film in Punjabi – Super Singh.
There is a strong rumour that Karan Johar is on the verge of signing Diljit Dosanjh for his next.
Filmography
As an actor
2010 Mel Karade Rabba
2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya
2011 The Lion of Punjab
2012 Jatt & Juliet
2012 Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
2013 Jatt & Juliet2
2013 Saadi Love Story
2014 Disco Singh
2014 Punjab 1984
2015 Mukhtiar Chadha
2015 Sardaar Ji
2016 Ambarsariya
2016 Sardaarji2
2016 Udta Punjab
As a singer
2011 The Lion of Punjab
2012 Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
2013 Saadi Love Story
2014 Punjab 1984
2015 Mukhtiar Chadha
2016 Ambarsariya
Music composer
2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (theme music)
As a writer
2015 Mukhtiar Chadha
